Homemade Cheez-Its - Easy Healthy Kids Snacks
Snack time just got a serious glow-up, and yes, cheese is absolutely invited. These Homemade Cheez-Its are the kind of kitchen win that makes you wonder why you ever trusted a shiny box from the store. Golden, crunchy, and packed with real cheddar flavor, they deliver that classic cheesy bite without the mystery ingredients or preservatives lurking in the background. Sounds like a win already, right?
This Cheez It recipe is surprisingly simple. We’re talking a handful of pantry staples, real cheese you can actually pronounce, and a process that’s more fun than fussy. Roll the dough, cut it into cute little squares, bake, and boom—Homemade Cheez Its that taste fresher and crunch harder than the store-bought version. IMO, the texture alone is enough to convert skeptics.
What really seals the deal? These are Healthy Homemade Snacks you can feel good about serving. No artificial colors. No weird additives. Just honest ingredients turned into crave-worthy Homemade Crackers. Want to tweak them? Go for it. This recipe plays nicely with gluten-free and keto-friendly swaps, making it flexible for different diets without sacrificing flavor. FYI, kids love helping with the rolling and cutting, which means fewer complaints and more proud snack testers.
Whether you’re stocking up for school lunches, planning Appetizer Snacks for a party, or just need something crunchy to munch during movie night, this one delivers. It fits right into your rotation of Homemade Snacks, Delicious Snacks Recipes, and Healthy Snacks Recipes without trying too hard.
So, are these technically Kids Snacks? Absolutely. But let’s be honest—once they come out of the oven, everyone’s grabbing a handful. And no one’s counting squares.
Homemade Cheez-Its - Easy Healthy Kids Snacks
These homemade cheese crackers are crunchy, savory, and packed with real cheddar flavor—no box required. They’re simple to prepare and can easily be adapted using gluten-free or keto-friendly flour options.
Ingredients
- 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
- 4 tablespoons salted butter, softened
- ½ teaspoon seasoned salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 2–3 tablespoons ice-cold water
Instructions
- Add the shredded cheddar, softened butter, seasoned salt, and garlic powder to a food processor or high-powered blender. Pulse until the mixture breaks down into small, crumbly pieces.
- Sprinkle in the flour and continue pulsing until the texture looks sandy and evenly combined.
- With the machine running, slowly pour in the ice water one tablespoon at a time. Stop once the dough begins to clump together. If needed, add an extra tablespoon to help it come together.
- Turn the dough out onto plastic wrap, press it into a flat disc, wrap tightly, and refrigerate for at least one hour to firm up.
- Once chilled, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Divide the dough in half. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion out to about ⅛–¼ inch thickness.
- Cut the dough into small squares, roughly 1 inch in size. Use a toothpick or skewer to poke a small hole in the center of each cracker.
- Place the crackers on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart.
- Bake for 12–16 minutes, until the crackers are crisp and lightly golden around the edges.
- Allow the crackers to cool completely on the baking sheet before enjoying or transferring them to an airtight container for storage.
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